weak
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If someone is weak, they are not healthy or do not have good muscles, so that they cannot move quickly or carry heavy things. 虚弱的
I was too weak to move or think or speak. 我太虚弱了,不能动、不能思维、不能说话。
2. weaklyADV 虚弱地[ADV with v]
"I'm all right," Max said weakly, but his breathing came in jagged gasps. “我没事,”马克斯虚弱地说,但是他呼吸艰难,长短不均。
3. ADJ If someone has an organ or sense that is weak, it is not very effective or powerful, or is likely to fail. (人的器官、感官) 衰弱的
She tired easily and had a weak heart. 她容易疲劳,心脏也比较弱。
4. ADJ If you describe someone as weak, you mean that they are not very confident or determined, so that they are often frightened or worried, or easily influenced by other people. 懦弱的
He was a nice doctor, but a weak man who wasn't going to stick his neck out. 他是个好医生,但为人懦弱,遇事不敢出头。
5. weaknessN-UNCOUNT 懦弱
Many people felt that admitting to stress was a sign of weakness. 很多人认为,承认压力是懦弱的表现。
6. ADJ If you describe someone's voice or smile as weak, you mean that it not very loud or big, suggesting that the person lacks confidence, enthusiasm, or physical strength. (声音、微笑等) 微弱的
His weak voice was almost inaudible. 他声音微弱得几乎听不到。
7. weaklyADV 微弱地[ADV after v]
He smiled weakly at reporters. 他朝记者们淡淡一笑。
8. ADJ If an object or surface is weak, it breaks easily and cannot support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. 易碎的; 薄弱的
The owner said the bird may have escaped through a weak spot in the aviary. 主人说那只鸟可能是从鸟舍的一个薄弱处逃出去的。
9. ADV A weak physical force does not have much power or intensity. (力量) 微弱的
The molecules in regular liquids are held together by relatively weak bonds. 常规液体中的分子被相对较弱的结合物聚合在一起。
Strong winds can turn boats when the tide is weak. 潮汐微弱时,强风可以掀翻船只。
10. weaklyADV 微弱地
The mineral is weakly magnetic. 这种矿石有轻微的磁性。
11. ADJ If individuals or groups are weak, they do not have any power or influence. (个人或团体) 弱小的; 缺少力量和影响力的
The council was too weak to do anything about it. 理事会软弱无能,对此无能为力。
12. N-PLURAL The weak are people who are weak. 弱势群体
He voiced his solidarity with the weak and defenseless. 他表示自己站在弱势无助群体一边。
13. weaknessN-UNCOUNT 软弱无能
It made me feel patronized, in a position of weakness. 这让我感到受惠于人,处于弱势。
14. ADJ A weak government or leader does not have much control, and is not prepared or able to act firmly or severely. (政府或领导人) 软弱无力的
The changes come after mounting criticism that the government is weak and indecisive. 随着对政府软弱无能、优柔寡断的批评不断高涨,情况终于有了变化。
15. weaklyADV 软弱无力地
...the weakly-led movement for reform. …领导乏力的改革运动。
16. ADJ If you describe something such a country's currency, economy, industry, or government as weak, you mean that it is not successful, and may be likely to fail or collapse. (货币、经济、工业、政府等) 疲软的
The weak dollar means American goods are relative bargains for foreigners. 美元疲软意味着美国产品对外国顾客来说是相对便宜的。
17. weaknessN-UNCOUNT 疲软
The weakness of his regime is showing more and more. 他政权的疲弱性日益显露。
18. ADJ If something such as an argument or case is weak, it is not convincing or there is little evidence to support it. (论点) 没有说服力的; (案例) 缺少证据的
Do you think the prosecution made any particular errors, or did they just have a weak case?
你认为控方是真的出了纰漏,还是只是证据不足?
19. weaklyADV 没有说服力地[ADV before v]
Bush listened to that statement and responded rather weakly. 布什听了那个声明,做的回应却相当没有说服力。
20. ADJ A weak drink, chemical, or drug contains very little of a particular substance, for example, because a lot of water has been added to it. 稀薄的
Grace poured a cup of weak tea. 格莱斯倒了一杯淡茶。
21. ADJ Your weak points are the qualities or talents you do not possess, or the things you are not very good at. 弱的
Geography was my weak subject. 地理课是我的弱项。
22. weaknessN-VAR 弱点
His only weakness is his temperament. 他惟一的弱点是他的脾气。
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weak /wiːk/ (weaker,weakest)
剑桥词典
- He's still feeling a bit weak after his operation .
- The team has a strong attack , but its defence is weak.
- My ankle is rather weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis .
- How do you like your tea - strong or weak?
- We could just pick out the path in the weak beam of the torch .
weak adjective (NOT STRONG)
not physically strong(身体)虚弱的,无力的
It's not surprising you feel weak if you haven't eaten properly for days . 如果你几天都没有好好吃东西的话,觉得虚弱无力是很自然的。
The electromagnetic field strength becomes weaker as you move further away from high voltage cables . 当你远离高压线时,电磁场强度就会变弱。
not strong in character , so that you are not able to make decisions or to persuade or lead other people
意志薄弱的;怯懦的,无决断力的
He was a weak king surrounded by corrupt advisers . 他是个软弱无能的国王,身边都是些腐败的顾问。
A weak argument or excuse is one that is not likely to be accepted or believed .
(论据等)不充分的,无说服力的
Any evidence that exists to support the hypothesis is fairly weak. 现有的支持这种假设的证据都相当缺乏说服力。
He gave the weakest of excuses when asked why he was late. 当被问及为何迟到时,他给出了一个极其牵强的理由。
A weak drink contains a lot of water compared to its other contents , so that it does not have a strong flavour .
(饮品)稀的,味淡的
I can't stand weak coffee . 我喝不了淡咖啡。
chemistry specialized
A weak acid , alkali , or chemical base does not produce many ions (= atoms with an electrical charge ) when it is dissolved in water .
(酸或碱)弱电解的,弱电解质的
例句
weak adjective (NOT GOOD)
not good enough, especially in ability , skill , or quality不符合标准的;不够好的;能力不够的
He was always weak at/inlanguages but strong in science . 他一向在语言方面不擅长,但理科很拿手。
Our quiz team is a bit weak on sport . 我们的竞答小组在体育运动方面有点儿弱。
In the end I think the film was spoilt by a weak story line . 最后,我认为这部电影被糟糕的故事情节给毁了。
weak adjective (CHIN)
usually disapprovingA weak chin is small and does not stick out from the face .
(下巴)小的,不凸出的